Seven Nationwide Races For Hackenbracht

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – In February, TriStar Motorsports announced that former ARCA Racing Series winner Chad Hackenbracht had inked a deal to drive for the team in a partial NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule.

Hackenbracht will share the No. 44 Toyota with Sunoco Rookie of the Year Contender, Hal Martin.

“I’m looking forward to making my debut in the No. 44 Toyota at Iowa Speedway,” said Hackenbracht. “I’ve competed there twice in the ARCA Racing Series, and both times I’ve qualified seventh and finished in the top-10. I feel pretty comfortable at that track and think it’s the perfect place to kick off my debut in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. I’m looking forward to the diverse schedule and competing at some of the new tracks that I’ve never seen before.

“I know that I have a strong support group in my teammates at TriStar Motorsports and I’m looking forward to leaning on them for advice when it comes to racing at the places I’ve never been to. I think being with an established team will help my learning curve too. I have realistic expectations this year but expect to finish every race that I run, qualify in the top-20 and pull off top-15 finishes. I’m excited to get back behind the wheel. Iowa can’t get here quick enough.”

Hackenbracht, 21, spent the 2012 season competing full-time in the ARCA Racing Series for his family owned team, CGH Motorsports.

Last season he recorded one win, two pole positions, five top-five and 12 top-10 finishes before closing out the year fifth in the Championship Point Standings. This year, the New Philadelphia, Ohio native will run a partial schedule in preparation for a shot at Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors in 2014.